Top 10 Free Things to do in East Riding of Yorkshire, England

May 2, 2022 Franklyn Hardiman

Discover the best top things to do in East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom including Beverley Minster, The Richard Burton Art Centre, The Humber Bridge, Danes Dyke, Flamborough Lighthouse, Wilberforce House Museum, St. Mary's Church Beverley, Hull Minster, Hull Marina, Ferens Art Gallery.
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1. Beverley Minster

Minster Yard North, Beverley HU17 0DP England +44 1482 868540 [email protected] http://www.beverleyminster.org/
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Beverley Minster

Beverley Minster is a Church of England Parish Church - the largest in England. Founded in 700 AD, the current building was completed in 1400. On Mondays to Saturdays we are open 9.00 - 5.30 (April - October), and 9.00 - 4.00 (November - March) Sunday worship is at 8.00, 10.30 and 5.30, and the Minster is open in between times. The Shop is open Monday - Saturday. Admission is free. 'Serve yourself' refreshments available. Contact us for details of tours.

Reviewed By Stephen51 - Lytham St Anne's, United Kingdom

Have visited the Minster before but as we were staying in Beverley for a few days we had the opportunity to spend longer exploring this wonderful building and its many artifacts. We were lucky to also manage to get tickets to visit the roof of the building where you can see how the it was constructed and its early and more recent areas of renovation. Our guides on the roof tour were Graham and Sue and they were splendid. There was nothing that they didn't know about this building and spent over an hour ensuring that we all had the opportunity to take photographs and ask as many questions as we liked. They were also a hysterical double act!! We could wax lyrical about the Minster itself but there really is only one way to appreciate it and that is to come and see it for yourselves. It has everything you could ask for including great historical items such as the tomb of Henry Percy and great relics including the grave of St John of York. The Guides in the Minster are super too as they point out all the things that you would miss if you were not aware such as the carved Head of Edward I and his wife the stone musicians and the upside down archer. A real delight! No admission, only donation, which is unusual these days, guides that truly are enthusiastic about your visit and a great little shop too. If you're in the area don't miss it!!

2. The Richard Burton Art Centre

19 Main Street, Bridlington YO15 1HU England +44 1262 850296 [email protected] http://www.richardburtonart.com
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The Richard Burton Art Centre

3. The Humber Bridge

Ferriby Road, Kingston-upon-Hull HU13 0JG England +44 1482 647161 [email protected] http://www.humberbridge.co.uk/
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The Humber Bridge

The bridge once held the world record as the longest single span suspension bridge for cars but it remains the longest in the world over which to walk or cycle. More than 100,000 vehicles use the bridge each week, travelling between East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, with the majority using the HumberTAG electronic tolling system.

Reviewed By Camper598858 - Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom

It really is surprising what there is to do at and around the Humber bridge, fab walks, beautiful scenery, fantastic park, the kids will have hrs of fun, rambling, climbing, biking, a great place to spend an hour or all day,take a picnic, have an ice cream along the river edge, stroll along the foreshore, you can even have a refreshing drink and great food at the country park inn.

4. Danes Dyke

Flamborough Head, Flamborough, Bridlington YO15 England +44 1482 395208 http://www.danesdyke.com
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Danes Dyke

Reviewed By Z1485KWmichele - Cleckheaton, United Kingdom

if you like nature , you will enjoy this walk . A pleasant easy stroll through the woodland with a designated walkway which takes you out on to the cliff top above south landing where you can sit and admire the sea views.

5. Flamborough Lighthouse

Flamborough Head, Flamborough, Bridlington England +44 1262 678255 http://www.trinityhouse.co.uk/lighthouse-visitor-centres/flamborough-lighthouse-visitor-centre
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Flamborough Lighthouse

A lighthouse was first built on the Flamborough Headland in 1669 but was never lit. The current lighthouse was built in 1806 and acts as a waypoint for deep sea vessels and coastal traffic as well as marking the Flamborough Headland for vessels heading for the ports of Scarborough and Bridlington. Tours of Flamborough Lighthouse are organised by East Riding of Yorkshire Council under licence from the Corporation of Trinity House.

Reviewed By wrensnestred - Kidderminster, United Kingdom

Visited in early August, we enjoyed great weather, lovely walks around the area, we spent time watching the seals playing, and following the kayaks around the headland, get there early as the car park gets very busy.

6. Wilberforce House Museum

23 - 25 High St, Kingston-upon-Hull HU1 1NQ England +44 1482 300300 http://www.hcandl.co.uk/museums-and-galleries/wilberforce-house/wilberforce-house
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Wilberforce House Museum

Wilberforce House is the birthplace of William Wilberforce, famous campaigner against the slave trade. Admission to Wilberforce House is free. The museum tells the story of the transatlantic slave trade and its abolition, as well as dealing with contemporary slavery. Galleries also offer a fascinating glimpse into West African culture. The permanent displays at Wilberforce House include journals and items that belonged to William Wilberforce, including original costume. There are many significant items linked to slavery and the campaign to abolish it. Recently opened galleries contain wonderful displays of local crafstmanship, clock-making, Hull silver collection, the East Yorkshire Regiment and Edwardian Hull Last entry 15 minutes prior to closing

Reviewed By chrisbH2241WA - Wirral, United Kingdom

We visited based on the recommendation of a BBC book of 100 places that shaped the UK. The museum is based in William Wilberforce’s family home & is now within a vibrant museum quarter in Hull. There is a wealth of information, set out attractively & accessibly, on the house, the history of slavery, Wilberforce’s political battle to end the slave trade, the Middle Passage, the slave experience, the aftermath of slavery, African culture & contemporary slavery. We didn’t manage to see everything in the time that we had. A great visit & it’s free!

7. St. Mary's Church Beverley

St. Marys Court, Beverley HU17 8DG England +44 1482 869137 http://www.stmarysbeverley.org.uk/
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St. Mary's Church Beverley

Reviewed By MeAndonis - Chania Prefecture, Greece

A superb church well worth a visit.Can be hired for a wedding at a really reasonable price,would be a great venue.Like most churches relies on donations to survive.Do visit its lovely and make a small donation.

8. Hull Minster

Market Place Trinity Square, Kingston-upon-Hull HU1 1RQ England +44 1482 224460 [email protected] http://hullminster.org/
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Hull Minster

Your place to Worship, Enjoy, Explore, Belong. Hull Minster is, at one and the same time, an amazing building and a vibrant and diverse community of God's people. We love the fact that we can offer; worship from the traditional to contemporary, on Sundays and during the week; an amazing building to explore and enjoy for history and events, and an extended family where everyone is welcome to belong, whoever they are and no matter what they believe. Our cafe, Minster Kitchen, is open whenever the Minster is open so do pop down and enjoy a wonderful selection of homemade cakes, biscuits scones, savouries and soup. Tuesday-Saturday 10am-4pm, Sunday 8.30am-5pm Opening times are subject to some events. Please check our website www.hullminster.org/events to see what's happening at the Minster.

Reviewed By Ladypuccini

This exhibition is well worth a visit The Sistine Chapel in the Vatican in Rome is a truly wonderful place These amazing reproductions of the paintings allows us to look much closer at these amazing works I really enjoyed my visit and will be going again

9. Hull Marina

Kingston Street, Kingston-upon-Hull HU1 2DQ England
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Hull Marina

Reviewed By grahamc894 - Dunton Green, United Kingdom

We did not know what to expect when arriving in Hull so we headed for the river and we were so pleased that we did. The powers that be have spent much money ensuring that this area is the place to go. A lovely little marina awaits with clever criss-cross walks through the area which has a promenade on one side and many bars, restaurants and shops on the opposite side. Good viewing area of the Humber with its tribute to the thousands of immigrants who passed through Hull en route to the US. The Marina is on the edge of the City Centre and the Old Town which are added attractions with its Cathedral and rejuvenated docklands well within walking distance. As we headed back to the railway station, we met the jovial folk of Hull heading in the opposite direction for their night out which sums up this area. Thoroughly recommend. Enjoy.

Queen Victoria Square, Kingston-upon-Hull HU1 3RA England +44 1482 300300 [email protected] http://www.hcandl.co.uk/ferens
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Ferens Art Gallery

Ferens Art Gallery re-opened to the public on Friday 13 January 2017 following its £5.1m refurbishment, celebrating the start of Hull's year as UK City of Culture. Opened in 1927, the award winning Ferens Art Gallery combines internationally renowned permanent collections with a thriving programme of temporary exhibitions. The Gallery has a varied education and events programme that includes tours, talks and art workshops. The gallery's first-class permanent collection of paintings and sculpture spans the medieval period to the present day. These include European Old Masters, particularly Dutch and Flemish, portraiture, marine paintings, modern and contemporary British art, including video. Highlights include masterpieces by Frans Hals, Antonio Canaletto, Stanley Spencer, David Hockney, Helen Chadwick and Gillian Wearing.

Reviewed By Oldjazzfan - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Brilliant Art Gallery, what a surprise with wonderful pictures, we thought it was an amazing place well worth a visit.

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